What’s on Today: Country Life, Rolex Masters Tennis, French Week, Country Live and Green United DJ-sets

Where to go, what to do today in Shanghai. Read on for Shanghaiist’s picks.POP Afternoon Tea @ POP American Brasserie in Three On the BundEnjoy a leisurely relaxing afternoon teatime with friends and family at POP. Their signature sweets and savouries will surely bring you unforgettable afternoon delights.RMB 178 for 1 person (including 1 cup of coffee or tea from the selection)RMB 308 for 2 people (including 2 cups of coffee or tea from the selection)+10% service charge // 2 PM – 5 PM (Daily)7/F, 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu // 广东路17号, 外滩三号7楼, 近中山东一路Early Bird Special @ MERCATO in Three On the BundExperience the sights, sounds and tastes of this vibrant Italian restaurant. Early Bird sharing menu RMB 198 per person, minimum 2 persons.+10% service charge // 5.30 PM – 6 PM (Daily)6/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu // 中山东一路3号6楼, 近广东路Sunset Social @ POP BAR in Three On the BundEvery Thursday POP BAR turns into the Bund social club, holding a massive chill-out party called Sunset Social. There’s a BBQ on the terrace from 6pm ’til 11pm, and drinks specials on the bar, 3 glasses of wine/beer or 6 oysters costs only 100 RMB. The dress code is simple, no flip-flops or shorts. Enjoy summer while it’s still here!No cover – 100 RMB 3 glasses of wine/beer or 6 oystersSeventh Floor, 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu district // 黄浦区广东路17号,外滩三号7楼, 近中山东一路Los Andes @ UnicoExplore the land and the mountains of Latin America through traditional cuisine and a folk music experience. Widen your horizons with a folk culture experience and wash it all down with a specially selected cocktail, all for 598 RMB. Music by Andean Trio, Folklore & Rumbas.598 RMB // 6 PMThree on the Bund, 2F 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu // 中山东一路3号外滩三号2楼, 近广东路Country Life by Brian Michael Reed @ Baoshan MuseumBrian’s paintings are an investigation into what the lotus means in oriental art. The paintings are in a series called ‘Into the Red Mist’, which have come to Shanghai to be part of a larger show entitled ‘Country Life: Brian Michael Reed’s Interaction with PeasantCulture’. The show is a contemporary art event in the Shanghai Baoshan International Folk Arts Festival, open for 1 month until November 15. On the opening day, the curator will lead a tour of the exhibition followed by a performance and artist reception.Free // 9.30 AMNo.4788 Hutai Road,Shanghai //上海市沪太路4788号French Week @ Yandang RoadThe 14th year of French Week, supported by the French Consulate in Shanghai, will take place in the pedestrianised section of Yandang Road. The street stalls showcase French produce, food, wine and fashion. There will also be accordion music, mosaic-art classes and games of petangque (boules).Free // 11:00 – 19:00Yandang Road near Huai Hai Road // 雁荡路近淮海路Shanghai Rolex Masters ATP Tennis @ Qi Zhong Tennis CenterThe world’s greatest tennis players, including Djokovic, Williams, Federa, Sharapova and Nadal, are all competing for the grand slam and $4,783,320 prize money. Most days are already sold-out, but you’ll probably find touts outside the venue. If money isn’t an issue, there are 3,000 – 4,000 RMB VIP tickets still available for most days.160 RMB – 900 RMB // 12:005500 Yuanjiang Lu Nr Kunyang Bei Lu // 闵行区元江路5500号Virunga film screening @ New Haworth SpaceGreen Initiatives is screening a documentary film, ‘Virunga’, to raise awareness of the oil industry and its destructive environmental effects in the Congo. There will be a short discussion after the film. RSVP for 50 RMB entry with a free drink.50 RMB – 70 RMB // 7 PM – 9 PM32/F, Tower 1, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Changde Lu // 南京西路1515号1号楼32楼, 近常德路Mikhail Pletnev Piano Recital @ Oriental Art CenterOne of the most masterful pianists of our time, Pletnev defies conventional classifications in music, and also has talent for conducting and composing. He won a grammy in 2005, along with a Presidential Prize and Order “For Service to the Homeland” as he was educated in the Moscow Conservatory and founded the Russian national orchestra. He will play Beethoven ‘Piano Sonata No. 10. Op.14/2’, ‘Piano Sonata No.17, Op.31/2′, and Scrianbin ’24 Preludes, Op.11’.180 RMB // 7.30 PM425 Dingxiang Lu, near Century Avenue // 丁香路425号近世纪大道Country Live @ The PearlCountry music and line dancing at the Pearl. Happy hour 5pm to 8pm, free line dancing lesson at 8pm, then live country music from 9pm. Ladies wearing “Daisy Dukes” (denim short-shorts) get in free.100 RMB // 9 PM – Late471 Zhapu Lu, near Wujin Lu // 乍浦路471号, 近武进路Green United DJ-sets @ On StageRed town is going ultra-bohemian; Parisian artists from the Green United Music label DJ-ing all night. Woodkid, The Shoes, KCPK and Anja Sugar are coming from the music label based in Paris, London and now Shanghai. The label is celebrating their new production studio, opening in Shanghai this month, with great indie artists. Woodkid is the director/artist/producer/musician behind acclaimed videos for Lana Del Rey’s global hit Born To Die, Drake & Rihanna’s Take Care and Katy Perry‘s TeenageDream. This is too exciting for a Thursday night!Free entry // 11 PM – LateA2, Lane 570, Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu // 淮海西路570弄A2, 近虹桥And if that’s still not enough, head over to our calendar for more.Have an event you’d like to see listed here? Get in touch with us at [email protected]!